NR228 / NR-228 EXAM 3 (LATEST UPDATE 2025):
NUTRITION, HEALTH & WELLNESS | COMPLETE GUIDE
WITH QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS | 100%
CORRECT - CHAMBERLAIN
What is the function of Thiamine? .....ANSWER.....Coenzyme
needed for energy metabolism; important for nerve function
related to the action of muscles.
What are the sources of Thiamine? .....ANSWER.....Lean pork,
whole-grain or enriched bread and cereals, legumes, nuts, and
seeds.
What is the function of Riboflavin? .....ANSWER.....Coenzyme
needed for energy metabolism; important for normal vision and
skin health.
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What are the sources of Riboflavin? .....ANSWER.....Milk and milk
products, plant and animal products, leafy green vegetables,
whole-grain, enriched bread, and cereals.
What is the function of Niacin? .....ANSWER.....Coenzyme needed
for energy metabolism; important for the nervous system,
digestive system, and skin health. Critical for glycolysis and the
tricarboxylic acid cycle.
What are the sources of Niacin? .....ANSWER.....Meat, poultry,
fish, whole-grain or enriched bread and cereals, vegetables
(especially mushrooms, asparagus, and leafy green vegetables),
peanut butter.
What is the function of Folate? .....ANSWER.....Coenzyme needed
for making DNA, RNA, and new cells, especially red blood cells.
Needed for formation of fetal neural tubes.
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What are the sources of Folate? .....ANSWER.....Leafy green
vegetables and legumes, seeds, orange juice, and liver; now
added to most refined grains.
Which lifestyle change to increase the intake of riboflavin should
the healthcare professional recommend when speaking with a
group of older adults? .....ANSWER.....Eating cereal with skim milk
for breakfast instead of toast and coffee.
Which lunch supplies the highest amount of biotin?
.....ANSWER.....Peanut butter and jelly sandwich with chips.
What is soluble fiber? .....ANSWER.....Attracts water, turns into
gel, slows digestion, and lowers blood cholesterol.
What is insoluble fiber? .....ANSWER.....Made of non-soluble
cellulose, speeds food through digestive tract, and adds bulk to
prevent constipation.